If we are going to be victorious in the battle between good and evil, we need to know our adversary. Satan’s name reveals much about his character. The title Satan is used fifty-two times in the Bible. It literally means “the adversary” or “the one who opposes.” He is also called the devil, a word that is used more than thirty times in the Bible and means “slanderer” or “accuser.” Regardless of what name he is called, the point is clear: we have a real enemy who wants to take us down.
Have you noticed that we tend to live in a state of reactive Christianity? When we’re not experiencing some crisis in our lives, it’s easy to forget about the war that Paul is warning us about in Ephesians 6. When we’re feeling safe and comfortable, we can quickly forget that the war is still raging around us.
“Should we have more children?” This is one of my favorite questions and I’ll answer it along with “Help! My employer is forcing us to take “sensitivity training” and making us use pronouns that make no sense. Should I quit my job?” I’ll be answering these and several other questions today. Tune in and be encouraged!
Is there a “still small voice” giving you pause today? A character issue in your child? A concern for your marriage? A “small” sin issue that’s gradually getting bigger? Don’t ignore something because it seems inconsequential. You can avoid costly relationship repairs by making sure you act at the first sign of trouble. Don’t procrastinate—investigate!
As a mother, I like to think of myself as a bit of an arborist. Arborists are basically tree doctors. I’m basically a kid doctor. Right? Anyway. Arborists are awesome. They’ll come in and inspect your tree, let you know if it needs to be pruned, and suggest things that will help you keep your trees healthy. Healthy trees need pruning—just like children. Notice a bad attitude? It’s time for some loving pruning! Watch for any sign of infection. Make sure they get the right amount of sun. Healthy trees need good soil. So do healthy children. The “soil” a healthy child needs is the rich soil of the Bible. Water daily with prayer and then watch for good fruit. It may take time, but keep at it!
Noble Alexander was born on February 12, 1934 to Cristobal and Beryl Alexander in San German Oriente, Cuba. He served as an assistant pastor in Cuba from 1959-1962.
On March 20, 1962, after preaching a sermon on the origin of sin, he was ambushed and taken to prison where he was tried and convicted of conspiracy to assassinate Fidel Castro, the Communist leader of Cuba. At issue was his sermon, which security forces interpreted to be a veiled reference to Castro’s regime. Noble served over 22 years in prison where he endured hard labor, starvation and lengthy time in solitary confinement. Listen in today as I answer questions from listeners and encourage you to hang in there. For the Believer, JOY is always coming. Don’t give up!
Seth Gruber joins me today to talk about a defense of the pro-life position, politics and more! Listen in as we encourage you off the bench and onto the battlefield for the sake of the unborn.